MacBook Pro (8.2) - Dual boot using manual partitioning
Model: Early 2011
Booting: USB - Yes - create bootable USB with program 'rufus' on windows. Using the mac 'dd' command didn't work.
Booting: DVD - (not tested)
Known issues:
* Possible issues with graphics card drivers missing - could mean GNOME doesn't load. Try complete re-install
* Partial trackpad support - movement, scrolling (hor & vert), and hard-click all work. Multiple fingers and touch-to-click not working.